IAF Press release DIWALI Nassau County 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE
Nassau County Legislators Hon. Peter Smith Chamber was fully decorated with most colorful and Traditional  Diwali Theme, Lord Ganesha and Diya. Program was  IAF Diwali 2023 Celebration with Friends For Good Health and  Chairman of Human Rights Commission of Nassau County Dr Bobby Kalotee with Hon. Bruce Blakeman County Executive, Hon. Elain Phillips NC Comptroller,NYS Senator Steve Rhoads ,Hon. Anthony D‘Esposito Congressman , Legislator Hon.Tom Mckevitt, Hon.Rose Marie Walker. Hon.Mazi Melesa Pilip, NYS Assemblyman Hon.Edward P.Ra, Hon.John K.Mikulin, Hon.Michael Durso  Hon.Jennifer DeSena Supervisor Town of North Hempstead, to celebrate Diwali in Nassau county legislative building. Dr Bobby kumar kalotee hosted the event and introduced the officials and the community members. We always have hard working supervisors as well my friends Hon. Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and Hon. Joseph Saladino Supervisor town of Oyster Bay and Supervisor Jennifer DeSena. Diwali Celebrations were held on Monday Nov 6,2023 in the Evening. Program started with Opening prayers by Bishop Phillip E. Elliott Followed with pledge of Allegiance.. Nassau County Executive Honorable Bruce Blakeman wished everyone a very Happy Diwali. Mr Blakeman in his remarks outlined the achievements of Indian American Community and praised their efforts and achievements in their profession.  Nassau County Citations were presented to Dr Bhupendra R Patel, Mr Animesh Goenka, Mr Surinder Rametra, Dr Subhdra Nori, Mr Shiv Dass, Mr Arthur Pinkhasov, Ms. Olga Hasham and  Dr Kabul Singh Pillars of our Community by Honorable County Executive. Dr Bobby Kumar Kalotee and the team presented special recognition and awards to Ms. Elaine Phillips Nassau County Comptroller and Honorable County Executive Mr Blakeman. Traditional Diya Lighting Ceremony done by Honorees and Honorable Guests.   Indu Jaiswal Chairperson of Indian American Forun Welcomed everyone and thanked all volunteers and supporters. . Room was Fully packed , joining in several distinguished leaders and members of our Community.   Indu  spoke about importance of Diwali Holiday  and , Congratulated Community efforts in making A Holiday for NY City Schools.. Vimal Goyal President of IDP USA introduced the Cultural program and participants. Opening prayers Ganesh Vandana done by Swami Jee, Colorful dance performances presented by students of Shilpa Mithaiwala and Shilpa Jhurani. Several distinguished members of the Community were present and enjoyed the program. Evening was hosted by Indian American Forum, IDPUSA, India Association of Long Island, Friends for Good Health, Arya Samaj of Long island and Association of Indians in America.. Thanks to  Indu Jaiswal Vimal Goyal , Deepak Bansal, Vijay Goswamy , Bina Sabapathy, Shilpa Mithaiwala, Jyoti Gupta, Shashi Malik, Anju and Sanju Sharma, Wioleta  Dusza for your Leadership and help in making the event successful along with  Human Rights Commission from Nassau County. Once again wishing everyone Shubh Deepavali.